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Lot 226
A Swiss singing bird automaton music box in the manor of Reuge designed with a singing bird with moving wings beneath a gilt oval repousse cover with a scene of revellers and birds, contained in a burr walnut case 3.5cm x 10cm x 6.5cm, the reverse with an opening flap, together with clock key LOT AMENDMENT - The bird shaped originally catalogued with this lot has been added to lot 227 this lot now comes with a simple clock key SOLD £500

This automaton is generally in good condition. The mechanism works as does the musical component although the beak of the bird does not open

From Boxes in the Silver, Silver Plated items, Jewellery & Objects of Virtue section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 10th of August 2023